Overview

• The Twickenham victory sealed the crown ahead of New Zealand, who beat Australia 28-14 earlier to leave the title decided by points difference.
• Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries each as the Springboks overturned a 13-3 deficit to lead 29-13 before a late Pumas rally.
• South Africa’s scrum and maul dominance proved decisive, with Argentina prop Mayco Vivas sin-binned soon after halftime.
• An early yellow card for Canan Moodie put the Boks under pressure, and late tries by Bautista Delguy and Rodrigo Isgro narrowed the final margin and cost South Africa a bonus point.
• The Springboks retained the World Rugby No. 1 ranking as more than 70,000 fans watched an Argentina-designated home fixture at Twickenham.